Free Hazardous Household Waste Roundup in La Mirada
La Mirada~The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County will be hosting a free household hazardous waste roundup in La Mirada on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Residents will be able to safely dispose of household hazardous waste items at the La Mirada Regional Park in the Tennis Court Parking Lot, off of Adelfa Drive. The event is open to all Los Angeles County residents and proof of residency is required..
Materials such as motor oil, paint, turpentine, cleaners which contain acids or lye, household and car batteries, Electronic waste, Universal Waste, pesticides and garden herbicides can all be brought to the Countywide Hazardous Waste Roundup.
For more information call the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County at (800) 238-0172 or the City of La Mirada’s Public Works Department at (562) 902-2385.
New La Mirada Menchies Looking to Hire Crew
La Mirada~Menchies Frozen Yogurt is opening in La Mirada at the end of May and the new store is looking to hire.
Potential applicants may visit the company's Facebook page for more employment information here.
The store is located within the newly remodeled Crossroads Shopping Center at 12261 La Mirada Blvd. at Imperial Highway.
Menchie's opened its first store in Valley Village on May 15, 2007, by husband & wife team Danna & Adam Caldwell and holds today the prestigious status of the largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise in the world.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Residence Robbed While Home is Being Fumigated
The following is the La Mirada crime report for April 6th-12th, 2015
Robbery-A robbery was reported near Glengarry Dr. and Highpoint Dr. The incident remains under investigation. A robbery was reported on the 15000 block of Alondra Blvd. A masked gunman entered the business and stole about $100 from the cash register. The incident remains under investigation
Aggravated Assault-A shooting was reported on the 13800 block of Dilworth St. The shooting appears to be an isolated incident involving targeted victims. No injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation.
Residential Burglary-A burglary to a residence undergoing fumigation on the 15900 block of Lawnhill Dr. was reported. Jewelry, electronics, and a bicycle were stolen from the home. A burglary was reported on the 15600 block of Fada Dr. A laptop computer was reported stolen from the location.
Vehicle Burglary-A vehicle burglary was reported on the 15700 block of Stanbrook Dr. Electronics were stolen from the vehicle. An incident was reported on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. Paperwork and a gate remote were stolen from the vehicle. Various tools were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 14400 block of San Dieguito Rd. A window smash burglary was reported on the 13800 block of Avenida Espana. A wallet was stolen from the vehicle. Bags containing various athletic equipment and other items were reported stolen from a vehicle's trunk on the 13900 block of Ramhurst Dr. Various items were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd.
La Mirada Library Hosts Author Panel
La Mirada~Join the La Mirada Library as they celebrate National Library Week with an event sure to sing to a romantic heart: Romance is… an Author Panel. On Saturday, April 25, 2015; 2:00 – 4:00pm, authors will share their adventures of writing one of the most popular genres in the literary world - Romance.
Sabrina Sol is the chica who loves love. She writes steamy romance stories featuring smart and sexy Latina heroines. Sabrina lives in sunny Southern California with her husband, three kids, two Beagles, one Bulldog and is part of a larger, extended Mexican family whose members are definitely not the source of inspiration for some of her characters. At least, that’s what she’s been telling them.
Jill Sorenson is the RITA award nominated author of more than a dozen romantic suspense novels, including the Aftershock series by Harlequin. She lives in the San Diego area with her family. She’s a soccer mom who loves nature, coffee, reading, twitter and reality TV.
Genevieve Turner writes historical romance fresh from the Golden State. In a previous life, she was a scientist studying the genetics of behavior, but now she’s a stay at home mom studying the intersection of nature and nurture in her own kids. She lives in beautiful Southern California, where she manages her family and homestead in an indolent manner.
La Mirada Blog Announces Plans for Print Edition
La Mirada~Plans are in the works for the La Mirada Blog to begin a print edition of this website in 2016.
Community Carnival at Benton April 24-26th; Pre-Sale Ride Tickets Now Available
La Mirada~A fun-filled weekend of rides, food, and entertainment is fast approaching at the annual “4 La Mirada Kids” Community Carnival to be held at Benton Middle School. Volunteers are hard at work making final preparations for the three-day carnival, which will host thousands of families and friends over the weekend.
Entertainment acts scheduled for the carnival include performances by Benton Middle School Band and Cheer, Grey Matter, Royals Cheer, The Groovetones, Squirettes Dance Team, and Glory of Paradise and the Alohi Polynesia dancers.
Editor of the La Mirada Blog, Tony Aiello, will be the MC and Announcer for the entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings.
A number of craft vendors will be selling handmade items and decorative crafts. Several food trucks will be offering a variety of tasty food items for sale.
Exciting rides and amusements will be offered for those seeking thrills and rides for younger children will also be available.
Everybody knows, pre-sale ride tickets are the way to go. You can save substantially by not waiting until the day of event to purchase your ride tickets.
City Reacts to Increase of Massage Establishments; Passes Moratorium
La Mirada~In October 2011, the State of California enacted a law (AB 619) that eliminated the City’s ability to regulate massage establishments. It also created a new regulatory entity, the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), which was given tremendous oversight authority over these businesses.
Since the creation of CAMTC, many cities, including La Mirada have experienced a significant increase in the number of massage establishments in their communities. The number of massage establishment’s in La Mirada increased from one in 2011 to eight currently operating.
“Instead of professionalizing massage therapists, the legislation unfortunately created a way for massage establishments to proliferate because cities were effectively prevented from regulating them.” says Senior Administrative Analyst Mark Rounds.
In response to local government leaders calling on State Legislature to repeal the 2011 law, the State enacted Assembly Bill 1147, which restored some of the land use used in regulating massage establishments. The bill became effective January 1, 2015.
The new changes must be made in the form of municipal code amendments, which require additional time for consideration. As a result, the City Council recently approved a temporary moratorium, which will expire in approximately 10 months, on the establishment of any new massage business until the necessary code amendments can be made.
La Mirada Boys Help Clinch Championship at Notable Soccer Tournament in Texas
Dallas, TX~Nic Hernandez and Ryan Candelario, both of La Mirada, helped soccer club AC Brea Premier clinch the 2015 Boys Under-14 Championship of the prestigious Dr. Pepper Dallas Cup, held last week in Texas.
After going 3-0 to win their bracket, Brea survived overtime in three consecutive matches before defeating FC Dallas Pre-Academy, 1-1 (4-2 in Penalty Kicks).
Candelario scored three goals in the tournament, while Hernandez helped anchor a defense that allowed only three goals in regulation over the six games played in the tournament.
The Dallas Cup started in 1980 and is an invitation only tournament held Easter Week of every year featuring marquee teams and talented up-and-coming players from around the world, in seven age categories from U-13 to U-19.
LM Blog Offers Free Space to all Non-Profits in La Mirada
The La Mirada Blog offers free ad space to all non-profit organizations based in the city.
Submit your 160 x 600 pixel ad in jpg, png, or gif format along with the URL you would like it forwarded to and we will post on this website.
You can send to news@lamiradablog.com and also consider posting a free event on our community calendar here.
Date Set for First Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
La Mirada~Friday, April 17th will mark La Mirada’s first Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at La Mirada Holiday Inn. An estimated 250 guests will gather under the banner of prayer to recognize and celebrate city unity. Doors open at 6:45 a.m. and the program will be from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. All faiths are welcome.
The program will feature keynote speaker, Supervisor Don Knabe as well as a message from La Mirada Mayor, Pauline Deal. Along with breakfast and prayer, there will be performances by Biola University’s King’s Men and Marine Corps Color Guard.
This year’s event is sponsored by Biola University, La Mirada Chamber, La Mirada Rotary, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary and Supervisor Don Knabe. Table and event sponsorships are still available ($500 /$1,000).
Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased online at http://LMmayorsprayerbreakfast.eventbrite.com or by check. For ticket sales or further questions, please contact Rhonda at (562) 903-4728 or rhonda.englert@biola.edu. La Mirada Holiday Inn is located at 14299 Firestone Boulevard, La Mirada, CA 90638.
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